[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Nerdland’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Sony

Nerdland (Unrated) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Chris Prynoski

Cast: Paul Rudd, Patton Oswalt, Hannibal Buress (VOICES)

Release Date: February 7, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Aspiring actor JOHN (Paul Rudd) and wannabe screenwriter ELLIOT (Patton Oswalt) are slacker best friends who have seen their dreams of super-stardom fizzle. With their 30th birthdays looming and desperation growing, they decide that in this 24/7, celebrity-obsessed world of over-shared navel-gazing, there are more ways to get famous than ever before — so why not become famous by the end of the day, at any cost?! With only the grudging support of a wacky collectible store owner (Hannibal Buress) and their one-sided love for a pair of equally fame hungry women (Riki Lindhome & Kate Micucci) to keep them going, John and Elliot troll Los Angeles on an attention grabbing journey of reckless publicity stunts and failed heroics. While navigating their hyper-stimulating landscape of consumerism gone wild, our disheartened duo inadvertently become key witnesses in a high profile crime that sets the news cycle on fire, making them household names… but only if they can survive the infamy and worldwide shame. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Nerdland’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Sony”

Kevin LovellFebruary 12, 2017February 14, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ballers: The Complete Second Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From HBO

Ballers: The Complete Second Season [Blu-Ray]

Cast: Dwayne Johnson, John David Washington, Omar Benson Miller

Release Date: January 31, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

In Season 2 of Ballers, things are getting more competitive and complicated for retired football star turned financial manager Spencer Strasmore. As the lines between professional and personal blur in his pursuit of lasting success and glory, Spencer must face demons from the past when he goes head-to-head with the biggest business manager on the scene. Meanwhile, Spencer’s closest friends and clients struggle to find their footing. A humbled Ricky (John David Washington, former pro-football player) explores his options as a free agent, while getting to know the father who left him behind; Charles (Omar Miller) tries to balance a new baby and his future in the game; and Vernon (Donovan Carter) deals with the consequences of his life off the field. Returning to help Spencer juggle lucrative deals and big personalities are his outrageous business partner, Joe (Rob Corddry), level-headed agent, Jason (Troy Garity) and girlfriend/sports reporter, Tracy (Arielle Kebbel). In a business where it’s go big or go home, Spencer and his crew are about to learn that having it all means being ready to fight for more dollars, deals and respect. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ballers: The Complete Second Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From HBO”

Kevin LovellFebruary 11, 2017February 14, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Stake Land II’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD February 14, 2017 & Now Available On Digital HD From MPI – Dark Sky

Stake Land II [Blu-Ray]

Director(s): Dan Berk, Robert Olsen

Cast: Connor Paolo, Nick Damici, Laura Abramsen

Release Date: February 14, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 4/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

When his home in New Eden is destroyed by a revitalized Brotherhood and its new Vamp leader, Martin finds himself alone in the badlands of America with only the distant memory of his mentor, the legendary vampire hunter Mister, to guide him. Roaming the wilderness of a steadily decaying country, Martin searches for the one man who can help him exact revenge. Once reunited, Mister and Martin prepare to confront the ravenous Brotherhood and its monstrous overlord. But it’ll take more than the two of them to battle this terrifying new threat, and with the future of humanity hanging in the balance, the stakes are higher than ever before.

Reuniting one of horror cinema’s most memorable heroic teams, STAKE LAND II is an epic exploration of a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by blood-thirsty vamps and social collapse, where only the strongest survive. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Stake Land II’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD February 14, 2017 & Now Available On Digital HD From MPI – Dark Sky”

Kevin LovellFebruary 10, 2017February 16, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Parents’: Now Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray From Lionsgate

Parents (Vestron Video Collector’s Series) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Bob Balaban

Cast: Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis

Release Date: January 31, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Meet the Laemles. Dad’s got a great job, mom has all the modern conveniences a happy homemaker could ask for, and ten-year-old Michael has great new friends and two parents who kill him with kindness. They’re the all-American family . . . or are they? Michael can’t figure out why his family serves leftovers every night. “Leftovers? Well, what were they before they were leftovers?” questions young Michael. “Leftovers-to-be,” smiles dad. Dad’s bringing home the bacon . . . and a whole lot more! Michael’s parents are getting away with murder — making home where the horror is! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Parents’: Now Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray From Lionsgate”

Kevin LovellFebruary 9, 2017February 12, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Lair Of The White Worm’: Now Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray From Lionsgate

The Lair Of The White Worm (Vestron Video Collector’s Series) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Ken Russell

Cast: Amanda Donohoe, Hugh Grant, Catherine Oxenberg

Release Date: January 31, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Hugh Grant, Amanda Donohoe, and Catherine Oxenberg star in this mix of heart-stopping horror and campy humor. James D’Ampton (Grant) returns to his country castle in England. Legend has it that James’s distant ancestor once slayed the local dragon—a monstrous white worm with a fondness for the sweet flesh of virgins. The young lord dismisses the legend as folklore, until archaeology student Angus Flint explores James’s property and unearths a massive reptilian skull and a pagan snake god’s ancient site of worship. When James’s virtuous girlfriend, Eve Trent (Oxenberg), suddenly disappears, James and Angus set out to investigate the foreboding cavern said to be the worm’s lair, where a centuries-old mystery begins to uncoil. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Lair Of The White Worm’: Now Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray From Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Pinocchio’: Now Available On Signature Collection Blu-ray Combo Pack From Disney

Pinocchio (1940) (Signature Collection) [Blu-Ray]

Directors (Supervising): Hamilton Luske, Ben Sharpsteen

Cast: Dickie Jones, Christian Rub, Mel Blanc (VOICES)

Release Date: January 31, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

Now a part of the celebrated Walt Disney Signature Collection, the timeless story of PINOCCHIO inspires a new generation with its masterful animation, award-winning music, unforgettable characters and exclusive, all-new behind-the-scenes Bonus Extras! With his faithful friend Jiminy Cricket by his side, Pinocchio embarks on fantastic adventures that test his bravery, loyalty and honesty until he triumphs in his quest for his heart’s desire: to become a real boy. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Pinocchio’: Now Available On Signature Collection Blu-ray Combo Pack From Disney”

Kevin LovellJanuary 31, 2017February 11, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Monster’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Lionsgate

The Monster [Blu-Ray]

Director: Bryan Bertino

Cast: Zoe Kazan, Ella Ballentine, Aaron Douglas

Release Date: January 24, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Acclaimed horror filmmaker Bryan Bertino (The Strangers) wrote and directed this suspenseful and scary film, in which a divorced mother (Zoe Kazan) and her headstrong daughter must make an emergency late-night road trip to see the girl’s father. As they drive through deserted country roads on a stormy night, they suddenly have a startling collision that leaves them shaken but not seriously hurt. Their car, however, is dead, and as they try in vain to get help, they come to realize they are not alone on these desolate backroads—a terrifying evil is lurking in the surrounding woods, intent on never letting them leave. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Monster’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Lionsgate”

Kevin LovellJanuary 30, 2017February 9, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Light Between Oceans’: Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD January 24, 2017 From DreamWorks & Disney

The Light Between Oceans [Blu-Ray]

Director: Derek Cianfrance

Cast: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz

Release Date: January 24, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Lighthouse keeper Tom Sherbourne (Michael Fassbender) and radiant, spirited Isabel (Alicia Vikander) live together in married bliss on a remote, rugged island off the coast of Australia. But their windswept world is turned upside down when Isabel learns that she’s unable to bear a child. One day, a drifting lifeboat washes ashore with a crying baby in it. The dilemma the couple now face will echo far beyond the island, engulfing and irrevocably impacting their world — and that of a stranger (Rachel Weisz) — in a passionate story about love, hope, and a fateful choice. Get swept away by this stunning film, with an exclusive bonus Audio Commentary that will pull you deeper in. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Light Between Oceans’: Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD January 24, 2017 From DreamWorks & Disney”

Kevin LovellJanuary 23, 2017January 31, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Come And Find Me’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate

Come And Find Me [Blu-Ray]

Director: Zack Whedon

Cast: Aaron Paul, Annabelle Wallis, Garret Dillahunt

Release Date: January 17, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

David and Claire’s idyllic relationship comes to an abrupt and mysterious end after Claire disappears without a trace. Devastated but incapable of letting go, David follows her trail down a frantic and increasingly dangerous path. Shocked at discovering that Claire was living a double life, he’s forced to risk everything if he ever wants to see her again. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Come And Find Me’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate”

Kevin LovellJanuary 23, 2017January 30, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Girl On The Train’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Universal

The Girl On The Train [Blu-Ray]

Director: Tate Taylor

Cast: Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett

Release Date: January 17, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

The Girl on the Train is based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling thriller that shocked the world. Rachel (Emily Blunt), devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day. Everything changes when she sees something shocking happen there, and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Girl On The Train’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Universal”

Kevin LovellJanuary 23, 2017January 30, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Phantasm: Remastered’: Now Available On Blu-ray From Well Go USA

Phantasm (Remastered) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Don Coscarelli

Cast: A. Michael Baldwin, Bill Thornbury, Angus Scrimm

Release Date: December 6, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

At a funeral, Mike (Michael Baldwin), watches as a tall mortician clad in black (Angus Scrimm) tosses the unburied coffin into a waiting hearse as if it were nothing. Seeking the truth behind this unusual sight, Mike breaks into the mortuary, where he comes face-to-face with the sinister Tall Man. After barely managing to escape with his life, Mike enlists the help of his brother, Jody (Bill Thornbury), and their friend Reggie (Reggie Bannister). Together they set out to uncover the secrets of the Tall Man and those who dwell in his hellish world. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Phantasm: Remastered’: Now Available On Blu-ray From Well Go USA”

Kevin LovellJanuary 17, 2017January 17, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ouija: Origin Of Evil’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD January 17, 2017 From Universal

Ouija: Origin Of Evil [Blu-Ray]

Director: Mike Flanagan

Cast: Elizabeth Reaser, Annalise Basso, Lulu Wilson

Release Date: January 17, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

It was never just a game. Inviting audiences again into the lore of the spirit board, Ouija: Origin of Evil tells a terrifying new tale in 1967 Los Angeles. A widowed mother and her two daughters add a new stunt to bolster their séance scam business and unwittingly invite authentic evil into their home. When the youngest daughter is overtaken by the merciless spirit, this small family confronts unthinkable fears to save her and send her possessor back to the other side. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ouija: Origin Of Evil’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD January 17, 2017 From Universal”

Kevin LovellJanuary 16, 2017January 27, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Deepwater Horizon’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate

Deepwater Horizon [Blu-Ray]

Director: Peter Berg

Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich

Release Date: January 10, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Mark Wahlberg leads an all-star cast in this unforgettably powerful film inspired by a thrilling story of real-life heroes. For the one hundred and twenty-six people aboard the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig, April 20, 2010, began like any normal day. Before day’s end, the world would bear witness to one of the greatest man-made disasters in U.S. history. Deepwater Horizon reveals the brave acts of the men and women who rose to the challenge—and risked everything to lead others to safety. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Deepwater Horizon’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate”

Kevin LovellJanuary 16, 2017January 23, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Accountant’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Warner Bros

The Accountant [Blu-Ray]

Director: Gavin O’Connor

Cast: Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons

Release Date: January 10, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Christian Wolff (Affleck) is a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Behind the cover of a small-town CPA office, he works as a freelance accountant for some of the world’s most dangerous criminal organizations. With the Treasury Department’s Crime Enforcement Division, run by Ray King (J.K. Simmons), starting to close in, Christian takes on a legitimate client: a state-of-the-art robotics company where an accounting clerk (Anna Kendrick) has discovered a discrepancy involving millions of dollars. But as Christian un-cooks the books and gets closer to the truth, it is the body count that starts to rise. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Accountant’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellJanuary 12, 2017January 23, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Snowden’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Universal

Snowden [Blu-Ray]

Director: Oliver Stone

Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo

Release Date: December 27, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Academy Award-winning director Oliver Stone (JFK, Born on the Fourth of July) tackles the most important true story of the 21st century. Snowden, the politically-charged thriller reveals the incredible untold personal story of Edward Snowden, the controversial figure who exposed shocking illegal surveillance activities by the National Security Agency and became one of the most wanted men in the world. A hero to some and a traitor to others, the provocative story of what led him to that fateful decision makes for one of the most compelling stories in recent history. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Snowden’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Universal”

Kevin LovellJanuary 9, 2017January 10, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Blair Witch’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate

Blair Witch (2016) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Adam Wingard

Cast: James Allen McCune, Callie Hernandez, Corbin Reid

Release Date: January 3, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

A group of college students venture into the Black Hills Forest in Maryland to uncover the mysteries surrounding the disappearance of their friend’s sister,who many believe is connected to the legend of the Blair Witch. At first the group is hopeful, especially when a pair of locals offer to act as guides through the dark and winding woods, but as the endless night wears on, the group is visited by a menacing presence. Slowly, they begin to realize the legend is all too real and more sinister than they could have imagined. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Blair Witch’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate”

Kevin LovellJanuary 5, 2017January 9, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Storks 3D’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Warner Bros

Storks (3D) [Blu-Ray]

Director(s): Nicholas Stoller, Doug Sweetland

Cast: Andy Samberg, Katie Crown, Kelsey Grammer (VOICES)

Release Date: December 20, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for global internet retail giant Cornerstore.com. Junior (Andy Samberg), the company’s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when the Baby Factory is accidentally activated on his watch, producing an adorable – and wholly unauthorized – baby girl. Desperate to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss gets wise, Junior and his friend Tulip, the only human on Stork Mountain, race to make their first-ever baby drop, in a wild and revealing journey that could make more than one family whole and restore the storks’ true mission in the world. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Storks 3D’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Warner Bros”

Kevin LovellJanuary 3, 2017January 9, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘In A Valley Of Violence’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Universal

In A Valley Of Violence [Blu-Ray]

Director: Ti West

Cast: Ethan Hawke, Taissa Farmiga, James Ransone

Release Date: December 27, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Ethan Hawke stars as Paul, a lone drifter who wanders into the forgotten town of Denton, Texas – dubbed by locals as the “valley of violence”. There, he picks a fight with the wrong man, Gilly (James Ransone), the troublemaking son of the town’s unforgiving Marshal (John Travolta). As tensions arise between Paul and Gilly, an inevitable act of violence starts a disastrous chain reaction that quickly drags the whole town into the bloody crosshairs of revenge. Only the world-weary Marshal struggles to stop the violent hysteria, but after a gruesome discovery about Paul’s past…there’s no stopping the escalation. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘In A Valley Of Violence’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Universal”

Kevin LovellJanuary 2, 2017January 6, 2017Leave a comment

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Nerdland’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Sony

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ballers: The Complete Second Season’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From HBO

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Stake Land II’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD February 14, 2017 & Now Available On Digital HD From MPI – Dark Sky

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Parents’: Now Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray From Lionsgate

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Lair Of The White Worm’: Now Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray From Lionsgate

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Pinocchio’: Now Available On Signature Collection Blu-ray Combo Pack From Disney

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Monster’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Lionsgate

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Light Between Oceans’: Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD January 24, 2017 From DreamWorks & Disney

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Come And Find Me’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Girl On The Train’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Phantasm: Remastered’: Now Available On Blu-ray From Well Go USA

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Ouija: Origin Of Evil’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD January 17, 2017 From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Deepwater Horizon’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Accountant’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Snowden’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Blair Witch’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Storks 3D’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘In A Valley Of Violence’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Universal